Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global oceans
Over the past two decades, sea surface temperatures in the estuaries rose 500% faster than in the global oceans.
Tag: South Florida
Heat wave reminds us to protect South Florida’s water supply
An increasing population, outdated infrastructure and severe weather from a warming climate are the formula for a water crisis.
The fierce urgency of now: South Florida’s leadership in climate innovation
The ClimateReady Tech Hub is positioned to help South Florida lead the nation in climate readiness and innovation.
Rising tides, rising leaders: unleashing the power of South Florida’s youth
The Broward Youth Climate Summit provides a platform for young leaders to spearhead change and cultivate a sense of hope.
I’ve removed 10 tons of trash from Miami mangroves. You can help — without getting dirty
By Andrew Otazo Collecting trash for 13 hours on a mangrove island in Miami’s summer heat is an excellent way ...
Safety concerns at Turkey Point are rising, along with the sea level
By Rachel Silverstein, Miami Waterkeeper The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently granted the world’s first 80-year operating license to Miami’s ...
Now is the time develop a Lake Okeechobee plan that will protect our environment, economy and health
By Eve Samples, Friends of the Everglades For too many decades, Florida’s water priorities have been misguided. We’ve kept Lake ...
Architects in Jacksonville are designing buildings to withstand far worse flooding from rising seas than government officials foresee
By John Burr, Resilient Jax Now it is set in concrete: Downtown Jacksonville faces a dire flooding threat from sea-level ...
Jeffrey Huber: South Florida is the ‘canary in the coal mine’ warning others that the warming climate presents serious challenges
An interview with Jeffrey Huber, Brooks + Scarpa and Florida Atlantic University School of Architecture As part of its series ...
Alec Bogdanoff: Floridians need to realize that grappling with the warming climate ‘is going to take sustained effort for decades’
An interview with Alec Bogdanoff, principal scientist and co-founder of Brizaga. As part of its series “The Business of Climate ...
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